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IL-76 landing at Nyoma explained: why the IAF’s 13,629-foot touchdown matters

<p>The Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Saturday that one of its IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft has landed at Nyoma in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 13,629 feet, the highest landing ever made by the aircraft anywhere in the world. The IAF announced the landing in a post on X, crediting the skill and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://tfipost.com/2026/11/il-76-landing-at-nyoma-explained-why-the-iafs-13629-foot-touchdown-matters/">IL-76 landing at Nyoma explained: why the IAF&#8217;s 13,629-foot touchdown matters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tfipost.com">Tfipost.com</a>.</p>

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  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved the highest-ever IL-76 landing at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh, reaching an altitude of 13,629 feet, a new world record for its class.
  • This event is highlighted by Livemint as a significant development for India's military readiness along the China border, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Nyoma airbase.

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